Actress Kim Yun-jin is one of the first-generation actors from the Korean entertainment scene who has played a major role in an American TV series.

She made her small screen debut in Korea with the drama "Splendid Holiday" in 1996 and starred in some box office hits, like the crime action film "Swiri" (1999) and the thriller "Seven Days" (2007). Then, she went to America and starred in two American TV shows, including ABC's popular adventure drama "Lost," which ran for six seasons from 2004-2010.

As "Lost" gained huge popularity and was televised to more than 100 countries around the world, Kim rose to international fame and was nicknamed a "world star" in Korea.

Now, the Korean American actress stars in "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area," a latest Korean-language Netflix original that is available in nearly 200 nations from last week.

"In 2010 when I wrapped up 'Lost,' I couldn't dream of this moment, that a Korean-language show produced by Koreans and starring Korean actors is released in the entire world," Kim said in an online media interview with Yonhap new agency, adding that she was a rare Asian cast member in the ABC drama. "It's incredible that Korean-made content has opportunities to be shown globally through streaming platforms," she said.

I remember watching “Lost” as the two characters spoke in Korean to the confusion of other characters and the audience. It really brought home the issue of communication in any situation (survival, work, marriage, etc.) She was a pioneer Asian actress getting an opportunity to be in a prime time US drama. However, it still took 18 years for general acceptance of Korean actors and stories in America.

Happy Friday, all!

Is anyone here a fan of 2014 kdrama "Discovery of Love"? You might be interested to know it has been made into a Naver webtoon - six episodes so far. The first OST for the webtoon has just been released - it is a remake of a 2005 song and is sung by Hwang Chi Yeul "What My Tears Say" :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6qtfHDkH5M

rain - yeah

Last week i was playing antics - simple challenge

11 days - liquid - 18 litre milk 5 litre water - in hot summer

clear summer - it was hard
clouds came - body felt energetic - came rain - mother earth helped

foolish aanttics but eenterrtainng

I cant finish "Why her". It got so bad really quickly.

There's this feeling with watching an old drama that resonates quite well and reading the recaps here simultaneously. That's the vibe I'm getting with You Are My Spring and Marriage Contract at the moment. The recapper's comment section in Marriage Contract especially is making me miss the good ol' days of full recaps.

Should I consider watching cafe minam? I watched 1st ep just for 15 mins and slept.. wondering if I should give it a chance!

Watching psychopath diary - 3 eps in, It's hilarious and Yoon Shi Yoon is awesome!

and... I'm loving Attorney Woo!! "Even if you read it straight or backwards, I am just Woo Young Woo."

Happy weekend Beanies and keep Beaning On!

Always be careful what you wish for, Beanies! I have been talking about decreasing my laptop time for a couple of weeks now, and the universe keeps coming up with the most extravagant ways to make sure my wish comes true. The latest? Mononucleosis!🥱

I had been suffering from high fever combined with horrible migraine and muscle ache for a few nights in a row for no obvious reason and the doctor requested to draw some blood because he could not find anything either. The blood results came in on Tuesday and my body did not waste any time in chaining me to my bed and pillows.

Today I got to sit on the sofa and enjoy a proper meal for the first time. As a small reward I am writing this post quickly before curfew calls!😴

I'm loving the long hair trend.
I don't know when did it start, I just remember Ryu Jun Yeol looking hot in Human Disqualification and (GOT7) Jae Beom looking hot this last comeback.
I watched a interview with the cast of Alchemy of Souls and I just couldn't stop looking at Yoo Jun Sang and Shin Seung Ho.

Let the hair grow, ma boys, let the hair grow.

I have dropped so many dramas recently that started out promising and then became a waste of my time, I hope the next batch are better. I am waiting for four episodes before I start watching Extraordinary attorney Woo even though it sounds like it could be one for me, the trailer put me off. So far the feedback is great but this has happened too many times now…

Is anyone a fan of Cha Eun-woo's acting? I believe people tend to be to harsh on him. They say his acting is stiff (which it can be sometimes) but I believe he's gotten a lot better. I don't think any actor/actress is perfect in their roles. Some are better at it though than others though. I always hear negative things about kpop idols turn actors. People tend to always focus on what they can do better instead of praising them for their improvements.

In hindsight, maybe putting the words "bombs bursting in air" right in the lyrics of our national anthem wasn't the greatest idea we've collectively ever had.

The funny/ironic thing is that here in my city, we're having our usual summer weather of totally socked-in fog so I can hear every explosion but can't see a damned thing. It's a work night, it's after 10 pm, and this is going to go on for hours.

Eh, whatever, happy 4th of July to those who celebrate.